Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means ...

The U.S. may have a global reputation for self-importance, but new research from Michigan State University’s Department of Psychology challenges that narrative—ranking the country 16th in global ...

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) categorizes histrionic personality disorder (HPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) into the same cluster of ...

Coventry University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Perhaps you know someone who always deflects blame onto you. Someone who smirks when caught in a lie, who twists your words ...

Right or wrong, people in our country and others view the president of the United States as a symbol of the nation and our values. George Washington was admired around the world, even by the nation he ...

From getting ready in the morning to self care routines, exercise habits, and relationships, see how narcissistic personality disorder impacts every aspect of 24 year old Tessa's life. Tropical Storm ...

Looking back, the signs were obvious: an extreme need for control, a pathological tendency to exaggerate and an almost comical sense of superiority. My family member claimed to know more than everyone ...

We asked experts for books to help people understand narcissistic personality disorder. By Hope Reese When Supriya McKenna was ending her marriage, she turned to a psychologist for advice. Dr. McKenna ...

With 12 children by six different women and a demanding career in Hollywood, Nick Cannon has a lot to manage. However, he’s not doing it without therapy for the whole family. The 44-year-old comedian ...

This story discusses child abuse. If you are a child being abused, or know a child who may be facing abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453, or go to ...

Perfectionism, at bottom, is a means of coping with a fragile ego. Founded on black-and-white thinking, or the belief that things are either good or bad to be precise, one comes to believe that either ...